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Intel Core i3-12100F
A 4-core, 8-thread entry-level CPU that punches well above its weight class in gaming.

General Information
BrandIntel
NameIntel Core i3-12100F
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake (12th Gen Core) | |
| Base Clock | 3.3 | |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz | GHz |
| Cache L3 | 12 | |
| Cache Size | 12 MB | MB |
| Capacity | 128 | |
| Compatibility | ['LGA1700', 'DDR5 4800 MT/s', 'DDR4 3200 MT/s', 'PCIe 5.0', 'PCIe 4.0'] | |
| Component Type | CPU | |
| Core Count | 4 cores | cores |
| Cpu Cooler Included | True | |
| Cpu Microarchitecture Generation | Intel 12th Gen Core (Alder Lake) | |
| Cpu Socket | LGA 1700 | |
| Dimensions | ['45.0 mm x 37.5 mm'] | |
| Form Factor | FCLGA1700 | |
| Included Cooler | Yes | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Interface Standard | ['PCI Express 5.0', 'PCI Express 4.0', 'DMI 4.0'] | |
| Launch Date | 2022 Q1 | |
| Manufacturer | Intel | |
| Manufacturing Process | Intel 7 | |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.3 | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz | GHz |
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 | |
| Max Turbo Power | 89 | |
| Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Memory Support | Up to DDR5-4800 MT/s or DDR4-3200 MT/s | |
| Memory Type Support | 2 | |
| Overclocking Support | No | |
| Pcie Lane Count | 20 | |
| Pcie Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Pci Express Version | PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 | |
| Performance Spec | ['Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz', 'Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.30 GHz', 'Processor Base Power (TDP): 58 W', 'Maximum Turbo Power: 89 W', '12 MB Intel Smart Cache'] | |
| Power Requirements | 58 | |
| Price | 101.14 USD | USD |
| Process Node | Intel 7 | |
| Socket | LGA1700 | |
| Tdp Processor Base Power | 58 | |
| Thermal Design | ['Maximum operating temperature: 100°C'] | |
| Thermal Design Power | 58 W | W |
| Thread Count | 8 threads | threads |
| Unlocked Multiplier Overclocking | False | |
| Warranty Period | 36 |
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